Head of Learning, Teaching and Innovation

Are you ready to shape the next generation of education? We’re looking for an inspiring leader to head our Learning, Teaching & Innovation department.

As Head of Learning, Teaching & Innovation, you’ll play a pivotal role in driving our mission to become an exceptional provider of technical, vocational, and academic education. This is your chance to influence how learning happens—through cutting-edge pedagogy, inclusive and trauma-informed practices, and evidence-based innovation that transforms outcomes for every learner.

You’ll champion the effective use of our Raise and Lead frameworks, while embedding sector-leading approaches in coaching, mentoring, research, and digital innovation. If you’re passionate about excellence and ready to lead a team that’s shaping the future of education, we want to hear from you.

Interviews are planned to take place on Monday 9th February.

Responsibilities include:

• Lead a team of practitioners to deliver a sector-leading learning & teaching development offer which supports academic staff to become outstanding practitioners.
• Champion innovative, evidence-informed approaches to pedagogy, embedding literacy, numeracy, and digital skills across vocational and academic contexts.
• Ensure development processes underpin teaching practice, maximising their impact on learner progress and staff development.
• Horizon-scan sector developments and research to embed cutting-edge practice across the College.
• Lead and extend the use of digital experiences to enhance teaching and learning.
• Work across Further Education, Higher Education and Apprenticeship staff to ensure that the development of LTA aligns with sector standards.
• Define and manage the departmental budget, ensuring efficient use of resources.
• Monitor resource allocation to ensure equitable access and impact across curriculum areas.
• Effectively manage funding and revenue streams to support innovation in teaching and learning and promote this within the college and wider communities.
• Analyse data and information, including learner progress, achievement, and destination data and Quality of Education Reviews to inform interventions and raise standards.
• Ensure compliance with College policies, procedures, and KPIs, reporting regularly to the Senior Leadership Team.
• Promote and evaluate the impact of academic staff development programmes, ensuring staff fully engage with these frameworks to enhance teaching, learning, and innovation

The Ideal Candidate

Our ideal candidate will be a learner and quality-focused with a commitment to our vision of working together to transform lives. You should be able to contribute to our journey to Outstanding, creating a positive working and study environment, and Equity, Diversity & Inclusion should be embedded within your core values.

We particularly encourage applications from candidates who identify as Black, Asian or from an ethnic minority background, as these groups are currently underrepresented within our management roles.

As part of the hiring process, all shortlisted candidates will be required to complete a psychometric test, which will provide valuable insight into your potential fit within Bradford College.

Education & Training

• A Level 5 Teaching Qualification
• A Bachelor’s Degree
• Evidence of continued professional development
• GCSE 4-9 (A*- C) or nationally recognised level 2 qualification in Maths and English or equivalent.

Experience

• Experience of identifying and amplifying outstanding learning, teaching and assessment
• Proven leadership experience in Teaching, Learning and Innovation within FE/HE
• Strong knowledge of Ofsted EIF and external regulatory frameworks
• Demonstrable success in designing and delivering impactful CPD programmes
• Experience of working with a wide range of people at different levels within an organisation, with evidence of having a positive impact on institutional culture
• Evidence of having developed and implemented system/process improvements
• Experience in line management of staff

We reserve the right to close this vacancy early, depending on the level of interest and number of applications, so early application is advised.

Please note that if you are successful and accept a role, any other ongoing applications for other roles with us will be withdrawn automatically.

Bradford College

At Bradford College, our ambition is to transform the lives of our learners, help them to aim higher and support them to achieve their goals.

Located in the heart of Bradford, we offer a wide range of courses at varying levels, with something to suit everyone. From undergraduate to postgraduate and professional qualifications, to distance learning and short community courses.

We aim to attract and retain knowledgeable, passionate and focused individuals who can inspire, motivate and support both learners and colleagues. With a can-do attitude and desire for continuous self-improvement, you could make a difference in the lives of everyone at Bradford College.

Should you be shortlisted for an interview, as a Disability Confident employer, where required, we will make reasonable adjustments to your interview to ensure you are given the best opportunity to succeed. If you require any additional support or reasonable adjustments for the interview, please do not hesitate to get in touch with us to discuss your options.

Bradford College is proud to be working towards becoming a Menopause Friendly Accredited Employer. This commitment reflects our dedication to creating an inclusive and supportive workplace for all staff. We are implementing policies, resources, and awareness initiatives to ensure everyone feels valued and supported through every stage of life.

Benefits of working at Bradford College:

• Generous annual leave entitlement – equivalent to 30 days of holidays, plus bank holidays
• Additional college closure days, including a 2-week Christmas closure
• West Yorkshire Pension Scheme, with a generous 18% employer contribution
• Annual salary reviews
• Career progression opportunities – 54% of all vacancies are filled internally
• Free sports and gym facilities
• Free wellbeing initiatives and access to our exclusive staff indoor and outdoor wellbeing space
• Confidential employee assistance service and on-site mental health first aiders
• Access to Bradford College benefits hub, offering retail, travel, leisure and dining discounts and cashback
• Discounts on greener travel – cycle to work scheme & local MetroCard and Northern Rail discounts
• Access to hair and beauty treatments in our student-led Signature Spa
• On-site dining facilities, including our award-winning Grove restaurant
• A host of training development opportunities
• Fantastic campus facilities, a short walk to public transport links in the heart of the City of Culture 2025
• The opportunity to work for an organisation that is truly committed to creating a better future for all through education and training.